JUST BACK FROM: the new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve in KZN
Gallery: South Africa and Indaba 2025 https://youtu.be/TJM7gmlTwgI “The grasslands golden, the rocks and cliffs streaked…
Yearly Archives: 2025
CLIA reports membership increase of 10pc among travel agents
The London branch of the Cruise Line International Association, which covers Ireland, has reported a…
Emirates announces enhancements to first class inflight service
Saeed Al Maktoum CEO of Emirates Emirates has announced enhancements to its first class inflight…
Vietnam’s Vietjet orders twenty more A330-900 as it eyes expansion
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao CEo of Vietjet Vietjet has secured an order for twenty A330-900…
Etihad Airways to fly Abu Dhabi and Charlotte 4w from May 2026
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways plans to launch a four-times-weekly flight service between…
RwandAir focuses on increasing flight frequencies in Eastern and Southern Africa
Yvonne Makolo CEO of Rwandair RwandAir is focusing on increasing flight frequencies in Eastern and…
Nigeria announces revised insurance regulations for leased aircraft
Festus Keyamo Nigerian Aviation Minister The Nigerian federal government announced revised insurance regulations for leased…
Liquids to be allowed back into bags ‘within days’ – Dublin Airport’s Kenny Jacobs
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport CEO Kenny Jacobs expects passengers to be…
HERE are the major new hotel openings worldwide in June
Neena Gupta CEO of MiiRo hotel group Here are the major new hotel openings worldwide…
New chapter for Wicklow’s European Golf Club on Brittas Bay
Raymond Conlan The European Club, located in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland, is a world-renowned…
MAGNIFICENT MALTA: What to expect this June
Malta International Arts Festival (June 13–22, 2025) Visitors to Malta next month can expect a…
Next month in SPECTACULAR SPAIN: What to expect in June
Spain remains the most visited country by Irish tourists June 2025 in Spain promises a…
Fleadh Nua in Ennis, County Clare, opens this weekend
Éamonn Ó hArgáin President of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Fleadh Nua in Ennis, County Clare, opens…
Europe’s regional airlines call for a revision of EU261 threshold
Jesper Rungholm CEO of Danish Air Transport The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is calling for…
Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE global platform
Ahmed Al-Khateeb Saudi Arabia Minister of Tourism Saudi Arabia has launched TOURISE, a global platform…
Tourism Ireland brings eight tourism enterprises to Beijing
A sales trip to Asia involving Tourism Ireland and eight tourism enterprises will visit Beijing,…
Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig rebrands as Talbot Hotel Cork
The Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig has rebranded as Talbot Hotel Cork, following the Midleton…
Aer Lingus fly turtle stranded in Kerry home to Gran Canaria
First Officer Brian Judge and Senior Cabin Crew Susan Breslin on board with Solstice, the…
Minister Peter Burke launches Business Events 2030 strategy for Irish tourism
Paul Mockler, Fáilte Ireland; David Boyce, Tourism Ireland; Tourism Minister Peter Burke; Alice Mansergh and…
Tourism Ireland brings 14 Irish tourism enterprises to Northern Italy
Tourism Ireland collaborated with Ireland West Airport Knock this week to promote direct flights from…
300 gather at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for IHF People Day
Michael Magner president of the IHF Approximately 300 hotel delegates gathered at the Midlands Park…
Freenow taxi app launches multiple stops feature for Irish passengers
Danny O’Gorman GM of Freenow Ireland FREENOW has launched the Multiple Stops feature for Irish…
Tourism Ireland brings 22 enterprises to IAGTO European Convention in Gran Canaria
Tourism Ireland participated in the IAGTO European Convention in Gran Canaria this week to enhance…
Hurtigruten to add MS Midnatsol to its fleet for summer 2026
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten has announced that it will increase capacity in its…
United States DT dismisses January 2025 lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over delays
Bob Jordan CEO of Southwest The United States Department of Transportation dismissed its January 2025…
Tourism Ireland hosts 12 tour operators from Belgium and the Netherlands
Twelve tour operators from Belgium and the Netherlands visited Ireland as guests of Tourism Ireland…
Tourism Ireland hosts luxury travel agents from France
Five luxury travel agents from France are exploring Ireland this week, hosted by Tourism Ireland…
‘If tariffs persist, the increased costs of flying will be absorbed by consumers’ – New uncertainty facing aircraft deliveries
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing The latest turn on tariffs with the EU contemplating tariffs…
LISTEN: Consumer groups campaign to remove charges for cabin bags – Eoghan Corry on Newstalk
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SMBC reports 22pc increase in profits to $563m
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC Dublin based SMBC Aviation Capital, the world’s third-largest aircraft lessor,…
Westjet resumes Dublin to Newfoundland 3w service
The seasonal 3w air service between Dublin (DUB) and St. John’s, Newfoundland (YYT) has resumed.…
Southampton Airport latest to complete installation of next generation CT scanners
Gavin Williams CEO of Southampton Airport Southampton Airport has completed the installation of next generation…
Easyjet targets profit of £700m as it reports winter losses
Kenton Jarvis of Easyjet EasyJet reported a pretax loss of £394m for the six months…
Árdú 22.2pc ar deontas na hoileáin neamh-Ghaeltachta
Dara Calleary Minister Fógraíodh go bhfuil maoiniú de €830,900 ceadaithe ag an Aire Forbartha Tuaithe…
Flights from Hong Kong to Japan down 50pc due to comic book tsunami ‘prediction’
Tetsuo Saito Japan Minister for Tourism Travellers are reportedly avoiding visits to Japan this summer,…
Protests continue as Skellig remains closed until early June (at least)
A flotilla of boat operators, organised by the Skellig Coast Tourism Network (SCTN), has protested…
MARVELLOUS MALTA: Four places off the beaten track
Wied il-Mielaħ Sea Arch, not as well known as the Azure window which collapsed in…
Ticket sales open for ITIC conference 2025 in Kilkenny
Eoghan O’Mara Walsh CEO of ITIC Ticket sales are now open for the annual ITIC…
JetBlue launches daily seasonal flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Madrid
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue JetBlue has launched daily seasonal flights from Boston to Edinburgh…
Bord Pleanála refuses planning permission THIRD hotel proposal in Dublin in weeks
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for the…